ZDHC MRSL v02 March 2020

Signatory Brands
Chemical Industry
ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL)

Version 2.0 Mar 2020 (All rights reserved)
Solution Provider
Textile and Footwear Industry
Associates

1 Background
The ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL) is a list of chemical substances.
These substances are banned from intentional use in facilities processing textile materials, leather,
rubber, foam, adhesives and trim parts in textiles, apparel, and footwear. Using chemical formulations
that conform to the ZDHC MRSL allows suppliers to assure themselves, and their customers, that
banned chemical substances are not intentionally used during production and manufacturing
processes.
The ZDHC MRSL goes beyond the traditional approaches to chemical restrictions, which only apply to
finished products (Product Restricted Substances List - PRSL). This approach helps to protect
consumers while minimising the possible impact of banned hazardous chemicals on production
workers, local communities, and the environment.
Chemical formulations covered by restrictions in the ZDHC MRSL include, but are not limited to,
cleaners, adhesives, paints, inks, detergents, dyes, colourants, auxiliaries, coatings and finishing
agents used during raw material production, wet processing, process machinery maintenance,
wastewater treatment, sanitation, and pest control. ZDHC MRSL limits apply to substances in
commercially available formulations, not those from earlier stages of chemical synthesis.
The ZDHC Foundation Roadmap to Zero Programme would like to acknowledge the vital role of
the experts comprising the MRSL Advisory Council who independently and objectively evaluated the
proposed compound additions to the MRSL and made the decision on the compounds added to this
version of the ZDHC MRSL.
2 Purpose
The ZDHC MRSL offers brands and suppliers a single, harmonised list of chemical substances
banned from intentional use during manufacturing and related processes in supply chains of the
textile, apparel, and footwear (including leather and rubber) industries (the Industry).
Version 2.0 applies to textiles, leather, rubber, foam and adhesives, recognising that these materials
use different processes. Filters for each material ensure limits reflect the processes.

3 Notes
The information in this ZDHC MRSL V2.0 is provided for information only. Whilst ZDHC takes every reasonable
effort to make sure that the information is as accurate as possible, ZDHC makes no claims, promises, or
guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this document.
"Meeting the requirements of the ZDHC MRSL V2.0 does not
a) replace applicable national environmental or workplace safety restrictions. Worker exposure to chemical
substances listed in this document, along with other hazardous substances, must not exceed occupational
exposure limits
b) guarantee compliance with or take the place of legal or regulatory requirements relating to the use, storage,
and transport of chemical products."
The ZDHC MRSL V2.0 does not replace legal or brand-specific restrictions on hazardous substances in finished
products, including the material components of them.
4 DISCLAIMERS
In no event will ZDHC (and/or any related ZDHC majority owned legal entities) or the Directors or staff thereof be
liable and ZDHC expressly disclaims any liability of any kind to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption
caused
a) by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause
and/or
b) from any use, decision made, action taken, or any other kind of reliance on the ZDHC MRSL V2.0 by a reader
or user of it and/or
c) for any results obtained or not obtained from the use of the ZDHC MRSL V2.0
d) by any updates to the ZDHC MRSL V2.0

5 ZDHC MRSL Chapters
5.1 Chapter 1: ZDHC MRSL

This applies to chemical formulations and substances used during creation and wet processing of
textile fibres, and during creation and processing of (coated) fabrics, leather, rubber, foam and
adhesives.
Group A: Supplier Guidance

Group A substances are banned from intentional use in facilities that process raw materials and
manufacture finished products.
Group B: Formulation Limit

Group B substances are restricted to concentration limits in chemical formulations commercially
available from chemical suppliers. These limits ban intentional use while allowing for reasonable
expected manufacturing impurities, which should be consistently achievable by responsible chemical
manufacturers.
5.2 Chapter 2: ZDHC MRSL Candidate List

Found in Chapter 2 of the ZDHC MRSL. Proposed ZDHC MRSL additions can meet listing criteria, as
described in the Principles and Procedures, yet lack safer alternatives at scale. Including such
substances on the Candidate List encourages the innovation of alternatives.
5.3 Chapter 3: ZDHC Archived Substances

Archived substances, or those without strong evidence of current use in Industry, but with clear
evidence of historical use.
5.4 Process for ZDHC MRSL Revision

The ZDHC MRSL is a living document. It is updated as needed to expand the materials and processes
covered and to add substances that should be phased out of the value chain. The Principles and
Procedures document contains and explains the process used to update the ZDHC MRSL. Part of this
process allows anyone to submit suggested changes to it. This includes the limits for existing
compounds, the addition of new compounds, or delisting compounds through the ZDHC MRSL
Submission Platform, which will be launched in the coming months.
ZDHC MRSL Update Principles and Procedures
5.5 Transition Period

After the release of a new version of the ZDHC MRSL a transition period applies. This lets the Industry
prepare for implementation of the new version. The current transition period is twelve months,
beginning on January 1st 2020. During this time, both versions of the ZDHC MRSL remain active and
it’s possible to certify against them.

MRSL Industry Standard Implementation Approach
Chapter 1 MRSL
Alkylphenol (AP) and Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APEOs): including all isomers

Potential Uses in Apparel and Footwear Textile Processing:
APEOs can be used as or found in: detergents, scouring agents, spinning oils, wetting agents, softeners,
emulsifier/dispersing agents for dyes and prints, impregnating agents, de- gumming for silk production, dyes and
pigment preparations, polyester padding and down/feather fillings.
Cas No Substance Applicability Supplier Guidance Formulation Limit General Techniques for Analysing
Chemicals
104-40-5 Nonylphenol (NP), Textile No intentional use 250 ppm Liquid chromatography-
11066-49- mixed isomers Leather No intentional use 250 ppm mass spectrometry (LC-
2 Polymers No intentional use 250 ppm
MS), gas chromatography-
25154-52- (R,F,A)* mass spectrometry (GC-
3 MS)
84852-15-
3
9016-45-9 Nonylphenolethoxyl Textile No intentional use 500 ppm Liquid chromatography-
26027-38- ates (NPEO) Leather No intentional use 500 ppm mass spectrometry (LC-
37205-87- (R,F,A)* mass spectrometry (GC-MS)
1
68412-54-
4
127087-87
-0
9002-93-1 Octylphenolethoxyla Textile No intentional use 500 ppm Liquid chromatography-
9036-19-5 tes (OPEO) Leather No intentional use 500 ppm mass spectrometry (LC-
68987-90- Polymers No intentional use 500 ppm
6 (R,F,A)* mass spectrometry (GC-MS)
140-66-9 Octylphenol Textile No intentional use 250 ppm 'Liquid chromatography-
1806-26-4 (OP),mixed isomers Leather No intentional use 250 ppm mass spectrometry (LC-
8 (R,F,A)* mass spectrometry (GC-MS)

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Anti- Microbials & Biocides
These substances have biocidal properties, making it useful for Multiple preservation applications.
Chemicals
90-43-7 o-Phenylphenol Textile No intentional use 5000 ppm Solvent extraction LC MS,
(+salts) Leather Use is permitted and LC DAD, GC MS
OPP is approved for
use under BPR PT6 as
a preservative for
formulations.
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
Multiple Permethrin Textile No intentional use 250 ppm except for Solvent extraction, LC
processes mentioned
MS/MS, GC MS/MS
Leather No intentional use 250 ppm except for
processes mentioned
Polymers No intentional use 250 ppm except for
(R,F,A)* processes mentioned
In most situations, deliberate use is not permitted. However, it should be noted that Permethrin is approved for use on PT18 under
BPR and is permitted for use on wool curtains and carpets, rugs and floor coverings. Permethrin is permitted for PPE use (EU
2016/425, EPA registered product, APVMA Registered Product, PMRA Registered Product, etc.). Also, its use is sometimes stipulated
for certain end uses such as military. All efforts should be made to maximise the durability of the chemical finish and to minimise
losses to the environment.
3380-34-5 Triclosan Textile No intentional use 250 ppm solvent extraction LC MS,
Leather No intentional use 250 ppm DAD
Polymers No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*

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Anti- Microbials & Biocides __
These substances have biocidal properties, making it useful for various preservation applications. __
Chemicals
Chlorinated Parafins
These are used occasionally as flame retardants in certain industries. In leather formulations, these are also used as
fat liquoring agents.
Chemicals
85535-84- Short-chain Textile No intentional use 50 ppm prEN ISO 22699-2

8 Chlorinatedparaffin Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(C10– C13) Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
85535-85- Medium-chain Textile No intentional use 500 ppm prEN ISO 22699-2
9 Chlorinatedparaffins Leather No intentional use 500 ppm
(MCCPs) (C14-C17) Polymers No intentional use 500 ppm
(R,F,A)*

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Chlorinated Parafins__
These are used occasionally as flame retardants in certain industries. In leather formulations, these are also used as
fat liquoring agents.
Chemicals
Chlorobenzenes and Chlorotoluenes

Chlorobenzenes and Chlorotoluenes (chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons) can be used as carriers in the dyeing
process of polyester or wool/polyester fibres. They can also be used as solvents.
Chemicals
95-50-1 1,2-dichlorobenzene Textile No intentional use 500 ppm GC-MS

Leather No intentional use 500 ppm
(R,F,A)*
Multiple Other isomers of Textile No intentional use Sum = 200 ppm GC-MS
tetrachlorotoluene, and
mono-, di-, tri-,
trichlorotoluene 5 ppm
tetra-, penta- and each
hexa-
Leather No intentional use Sum = 200 ppm
Chlorobenzene and tetrachlorotoluene, and
mono-, di-, tri-, trichlorotoluene 5 ppm
tetra- and penta- each
chlorotoluene Polymers No intentional use Sum = 200 ppm
(R,F,A)* tetrachlorotoluene, and
trichlorotoluene 5 ppm
each

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Chlorophenols
Chlorophenols are polychlorinated compounds used as preservatives or pesticides. Pentachlorophenol (PCP) and
tetrachlorophenol (TeCP) have been used in the past to prevent mould when storing/ transporting raw hides and
leather. They are now regulated and should not be used.
Chemicals
87-86-5 Pentachlorophenol Textile No intentional use Sum of substances1 = GC-MS EN ISO 17070
20 ppm
(PCP)1
Leather No intentional use Sum of substances1 =
20 ppm
Polymers No intentional use Sum of substances1 =
(R,F,A)* 20 ppm
Multiple Tetrachlorophenol(T Textile No intentional use Sum of substances1 = GC-MS EN ISO 17070
20 ppm
eCP)1
20 ppm
(R,F,A)* 20 ppm
120-83-2 2,4-dichlorophenol2 Textile No intentional use Sum of substances2 = GC-MS EN ISO 17070
50 ppm
50 ppm
(R,F,A)* 50 ppm
95-57-8 2-chlorophenol2 Textile No intentional use Sum of substances2 = GC-MS EN ISO 17070
50 ppm
50 ppm
(R,F,A)* 50 ppm
50 ppm
50 ppm
(R,F,A)* 50 ppm
50 ppm
50 ppm
(R,F,A)* 50 ppm
88-06-2 2,4,6-trichloropheno Textile No intentional use Sum of substances2 = GC-MS EN ISO 17070
50 ppm
l2
50 ppm
(R,F,A)* 50 ppm

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Chlorophenols
Chemicals
50 ppm
50 ppm
(R,F,A)* 50 ppm
50 ppm
l2
50 ppm
(R,F,A)* 50 ppm
50 ppm
50 ppm
(R,F,A)* 50 ppm
50 ppm
50 ppm
(R,F,A)* 50 ppm
50 ppm
50 ppm
(R,F,A)* 50 ppm
50 ppm
50 ppm
(R,F,A)* 50 ppm
15950-66- 2,3,4-trichloropheno Textile No intentional use Sum of substances2 = GC-MS EN ISO 17070
50 ppm
0 l2
50 ppm
(R,F,A)* 50 ppm
50 ppma
l2
50 ppm
(R,F,A)* 50 ppm

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Chlorophenols
Chemicals
50 ppm
l2
50 ppm
(R,F,A)* 50 ppm
50 ppm
l2
50 ppm
(R,F,A)* 50 ppm
Dyes – Azo (Forming Restricted Amines)

Azo dyes and pigments are colourants that incorporate one or several azo groups (-N=N-) bound with aromatic
compounds. Thousands of azo dyes exist, but only those that degrade to form the listed cleavable amines are
restricted. Azo dyes that release these amines are regulated and should no longer be used for the dyeing of textiles.
Please find a non-exhaustive list of dyes which can form restricted amines in the appendix.
Chemicals
101-80-4 4,4-oxydianiline Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

(R,F,A)*
101-14-4 4,4-methylene-bis-( Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

2-chloro-aniline) Leather No intentional use 150 ppm
(R,F,A)*
119-90-4 3,3-dimethoxylbenzi Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

dine Leather No intentional use 150 ppm
(R,F,A)*
101-77-9 4,4-methylenedianili Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

ne Leather No intentional use 150 ppm
(R,F,A)*
106-47-8 4-chloroaniline Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

(R,F,A)*

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Chemicals
119-93-7 3,3-dimethylbenzidi Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

(R,F,A)*
120-71-8 6-methoxy-m- Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

toluidine Leather No intentional use 150 ppm
(R,F,A)*
139-65-1 4,4-thiodianiline Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

(R,F,A)*
60-09-3 4-aminoazobenzene Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

(R,F,A)*
137-17-7 2,4,5-trimethylanilin Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

e Leather No intentional use 150 ppm
(R,F,A)*
90-04-0 o-anisidine Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

(R,F,A)*
838-88-0 4,4-methylenedi-o- Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

toluidine Leather No intentional use 150 ppm
(R,F,A)*
91-94-1 3,'3-dichlorobenzidi Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

(R,F,A)*
615-05-4 4-methoxy-m- Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

phenylenediamine Leather No intentional use 150 ppm
(R,F,A)*
87-62-7 2,6-xylidine Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

(R,F,A)*
91-59-8 2-naphthylamine Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

(R,F,A)*

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Chemicals
95-53-4 o-toluidine Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

(R,F,A)*
92-87-5 Benzidine Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

(R,F,A)*
95-69-2 4-chloro-o-toluidine Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

(R,F,A)*
92-67-1 4-aminodiphenyl Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

(R,F,A)*
95-80-7 4-methyl-m- Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

phenylenediamine Leather No intentional use 150 ppm
(R,F,A)*
95-68-1 2,4-xylidine Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

(R,F,A)*
97-56-3 o-aminoazotoluene Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

(R,F,A)*
99-55-8 5-nitro-o-toluidine Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

(R,F,A)*
553-00-4 2-Naphthylammoniu Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

macetate Leather No intentional use 150 ppm
(R,F,A)*
3165-93-3 4-chloro-o- Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

toluidinium chloride Leather No intentional use 150 ppm
(R,F,A)*
39156-41- 4-methoxy-m- Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

7 phenylene Leather No intentional use 150 ppm
diammonium Polymers No intentional use 150 ppm
sulphate; (R,F,A)*
2,4-diaminoanisole
sulphate

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Chemicals
21436-97- 2,4,5-trimethylanilin Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

5 e hydrochloride Leather No intentional use 150 ppm
(R,F,A)*
Dyes – Carcinogenic or Equivalent Concern

Most of these substances are regulated and should no longer be used for the dyeing of textiles.
Chemicals
632-99-5 C.I. Basic Violet 14 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm DIN 54231
(R,F,A)*
1937-37-7 C.I. Direct Black 38 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm DIN 54231
(R,F,A)*
2602-46-2 C.I. Direct Blue 6 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm DIN 54231
(R,F,A)*
3761-53-3 C.I. Acid Red 26 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm DIN 54231
(R,F,A)*
573-58-0 C.I. Direct Red 28 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm DIN 54231
(R,F,A)*
569-61-9 C.I. Basic Red 9 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm DIN 54231
(R,F,A)*
2475-45-8 C.I. Disperse Blue 1 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm DIN 54231
(R,F,A)*

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Chemicals
2580-56-5 C.I. Basic Blue 26 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm DIN 54231
(with Michler’s Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
Ketone > 0.1%) Polymers No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
2475-46-9 C.I. Disperse Blue 3 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm DIN 54231
(R,F,A)*
2437-29-8 C.I. Basic Green 4 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm DIN 54231
(Malachite Green Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
Oxalate) Polymers No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
569-64-2 C.I. Basic Green 4 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm DIN 54231
(Malachite Green Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
Chloride) Polymers No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
82-28-0 Disperse Orange 11 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm DIN 54231
(R,F,A)*
10309-95- C.I. Basic Green 4 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm DIN 54231
2 (Malachite Green) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
1694-09-3 C.I. Acid Violet 49 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm DIN 54231
(R,F,A)*
548-62-9 Basic violet 3 with Textile No intentional use 250 ppm DIN 54231
>0.1% of Michler´s Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
Ketone Polymers No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*

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Dyes – Disperse (Sensitising)
Disperse dyes are a class of water- insoluble dyes that penetrate the fibre system of synthetic or manufactured fibres
and are held in place by physical forces without forming chemical bonds. Disperse dyes are used in synthetic fibre
(e.g. polyester, acetate, polyamide). Restricted disperse dyes are suspected of causing allergic reactions and should
no longer be used for dyeing of textiles.
Chemicals
12236-29- Disperse Yellow 39 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm LC

2 Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
23355-64- Disperse Brown 1 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm LC

8 Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
119-15-3 Disperse Yellow 1 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm LC

Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
12222-97- Disperse Blue 102 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm LC

8 Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*

7 Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
13301-61- Disperse Orange Textile No intentional use 250 ppm LC

6 37/59/76 Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
2581-69-3 Disperse Orange 1 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm LC

Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*

Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
2872-48-2 Disperse Red 11 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm LC

Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*

Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*

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Dyes – Disperse (Sensitising)
Chemicals

Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
54824-37- Disperse Yellow 49 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm LC

2 Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
3179-90-6 Disperse Blue 7 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm LC

Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
3860-63-7 Disperse Blue 26 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm LC

Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*

Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*

7 Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*

2 Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
730-40-5 Disperse Orange 3 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm LC

Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*

7 Leather No Limit
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*

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Dyes – Navy Blue Colourant
Navy Blue Colourant is regulated and should no longer be used for the dyeing of textiles.
Chemicals
118685-33 Component 1: C39 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm LC

-9 H23Cl-CrN7O12S Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
2Na Polymers No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
Not Component 2: C46 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm LC

Allocated H-30CrN10O20S2 Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
3Na Polymers No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
Flame Retardants
Flame retardant chemicals are rarely used to meet flammability requirements in children’s clothing and adult
products. They should no longer be used in apparel and footwear.
All Halogenated Flame Retardants are banned from intentional use that means including but not exclusive the list
below;
Chemicals
32536-52- Octabromodiphenyl Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

0 ether (OctaBDE) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
115-96-8 Tris(2-chloroethyl)p Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

hosphate (TCEP) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
126-72-7 Tris(2,3,-dibromopro Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

pyl)-phosphate Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(TRIS) Polymers No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
5412-25-9 Bis(2,3-dibromoprop Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

yl)phosphate (BIS) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
1163-19-5 Decabromodiphenyl Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

ether (DecaBDE) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*

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Flame Retardants
Chemicals
32534-81- Pentabromodipheny Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

9 l ether (PentaBDE) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
545-55-1 Tris(1-aziridinyl)pho Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

sphineoxide) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(TEPA) Polymers No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
79-94-7 Tetrabromobisphen Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

ol A(TBBPA) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
13674-87- Tris(1,3-dichloro- Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

8 isopropyl)phosphate Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(TDCP) Polymers No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
59536-65- Polybromobiphenyls Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

1 (PBB) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
3296-90-0 2,2-bis(bromomethy Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

l)-1,3-propanediol Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(BBMP) Polymers No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
3194-55-6 Hexabromocyclodo Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

decane(HBCDD) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
10043-35- Boric acid Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

3/ Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
1 (R,F,A)*
13654-09- Decabromobiphenyl Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

6 (DecaBB) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
1303-96-4/ Disodium Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

tetraborate, Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
1330-43-4 anhydrous Polymers No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
12008-41- Disodium Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

2 octaborate Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*

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Flame Retardants
Chemicals
21850-44- dibromopropylether Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

2 Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
1303-86-2 Diboron trioxide Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

(R,F,A)*
Heptabromodipheny Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

68928-80- l ether (HeptaBDE) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
Multiple Dibromobiphenyls Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

(DiBB) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
Multiple Monobromodiphenyl Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

ethers (MonoBDEs) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
Multiple Monobromobiphenyl Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

s (MonoBB) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
36483-60- Hexabromodiphenyl Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

0 ether (HexaBDE) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
Multiple Nonabromobiphenyl Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

s (NonaBB) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
63936-56- Nonabromodiphenyl Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

1 ether (NonaBDE) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
59536-65- Polybromobiphenyls Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

1 (Polybrominated Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
biphenyls) (PBBs) Polymers No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
Multiple Octabromobiphenyl Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

s (OctaBB) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*

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Flame Retardants
Chemicals
12267-73- Tetraboron Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

1 disodium Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
heptaoxide, hydrate Polymers No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
40088-47- Tetrabromodiphenyl Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

9 ether (TetraBDE) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
Multiple Tribromodiphenylet Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

hers (TriBDEs) Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
Tris-(2-chloro-1-met Textile No intentional use 250 ppm GC-MS

13674-84- hylethyl)phosphate Leather No intentional use 250 ppm
5 (TCPP) Polymers No intentional use 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
Glycols / Glycol Ethers

In apparel and footwear, glycols have a wide range of uses including as solvents for finishing/ cleaning, printing
agents, and dissolving/ diluting fats, oils, and adhesives (e.g. in degreasing or cleaning operations).
Chemicals
110-71-4 Ethylene glycol Textile No intentional use 50 ppm High-performance liquid

dimethylether Leather No intentional use 50 ppm chromatography (HPLC),
LC- MS
(R,F,A)*
110-49-6 2-methoxyethylacet Textile No intentional use 50 ppm High-performance liquid

ate Leather No intentional use 50 ppm chromatography (HPLC),
LC- MS
(R,F,A)*
110-80-5 2-ethoxyethanol Textile No intentional use 50 ppm High-performance liquid

Leather No intentional use 50 ppm chromatography (HPLC),
LC- MS
(R,F,A)*
109-86-4 2-methoxyethanol Textile No intentional use 50 ppm High-performance liquid

Leather No intentional use 50 ppm chromatography (HPLC),
LC- MS
(R,F,A)*

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Glycols / Glycol Ethers
Chemicals
111-96-6 Bis(2-methoxyethyl) Textile No intentional use 50 ppm High-performance liquid

-ether Leather No intentional use 50 ppm chromatography (HPLC),
LC- MS
(R,F,A)*
111-15-9 2-ethoxyethyl Textile No intentional use 50 ppm High-performance liquid

acetate Leather No intentional use 50 ppm chromatography (HPLC),
LC- MS
(R,F,A)*
70657-70- 2-methoxypropylace Textile No intentional use 50 ppm High-performance liquid

4 tate Leather No intentional use 1000 ppm chromatography (HPLC),
Polymers No Limit
LC- MS
(R,F,A)*
112-49-2 Triethylene glycol Textile No intentional use 50 ppm High-performance liquid

dimethyl ether Leather No intentional use 50 ppm chromatography (HPLC),
LC- MS
(R,F,A)*
Halogenated Solvents
In apparel and footwear, halogenated solvents are used as finishing/ cleaning and printing agents, for dissolving/
diluting fats, oils and adhesives (e.g. in degreasing or cleaning operations).
Chemicals
75-09-2 Methylene chloride Textile No intentional use 5 ppm GC-MS

(R,F,A)*
79-01-6 Trichloroethylene Textile No intentional use 40 ppm GC-MS

(R,F,A)*
127-18-4 Tetrachloroethylene Textile No intentional use 5 ppm GC-MS

(R,F,A)*
100-44-7 Benzylchloride Textile No intentional use 5 ppm Dyes 100 ppm GC-MS
Leather No intentional use 5 ppm Dyes 100 ppm
Polymers No intentional use 5 ppm Dyes 100 ppm
(R,F,A)*

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Halogenated Solvents
Chemicals
107-06-2 1,2-dichloroethane Textile No intentional use 5 ppm GC- MS

(R,F,A)*
Organotin Compounds
Organotins are a class of chemicals combining tin and organics such as butyl and phenyl groups. Organotins are
predominantly found in the environment as antifoulants in marine paints, but they can also be used as biocides (e.g.
antibacterials), catalysts in plastic and glue production and heat stabilisers in plastics/rubber. In textiles and apparel,
organotins are associated with plastics/rubber, inks, paints, metallic glitter, polyurethane products and heat transfer
material.
Chemicals
Multiple Dibutyltin (DBT) Textile No intentional use 20 ppm Solvent extraction, GC MS,
Leather No intentional use 20 ppm (EXCEPTION ISO TS 16179
100 ppm for
polyurethane based
thickeners used at
(R,F,A)*
Multiple Mono-, di- and tri- Textile No intentional use 5 ppm Solvent extraction, GC MS,
methyltin derivatives Leather No intentional use 5 ppm ISO TS 16179
(R,F,A)*
octyltin derivatives Leather No intentional use 5 ppm ISO TS 16179
(R,F,A)*
phenyltin derivatives Leather No intentional use 5 ppm ISO TS 16179
(R,F,A)*
Multiple Mono- and tri- Textile No intentional use 5 ppm Solvent extraction, GC MS,
butyltin derivatives Leather No intentional use 5 ppm ISO TS 16179
(R,F,A)*
Multiple Dipropyltin Textile No intentional use 5 ppm Solvent extraction, GC MS,

compounds (DPT) Leather No intentional use 5 ppm ISO TS 16179
(R,F,A)*

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Organotin Compounds
Chemicals
Multiple Tetraethyltin Textile No intentional use 1 ppm Solvent extraction, GC MS,

Compounds (TeET) Leather No intentional use 1 ppm ISO TS 16179
(R,F,A)*
Multiple Tripropyltin Textile No intentional use 1 ppm Solvent extraction, GC MS,

Compounds (TPT) Leather No intentional use 1 ppm ISO TS 16179
(R,F,A)*
Multiple Tetrabutyltin Textile No intentional use 1 ppm Solvent extraction, GC MS,

compounds (TeBT) Leather No intentional use 1 ppm ISO TS 16179
(R,F,A)*
Multiple Tetraoctyltin Textile No intentional use 1 ppm Solvent extraction, GC MS,

compounds (TeOT) Leather No intentional use 1 ppm ISO TS 16179
(R,F,A)*
Multiple Tricyclohexyltin Textile No intentional use 1 ppm Solvent extraction, GC MS,

(TCyHT) Leather No intentional use 1 ppm ISO TS 16179
(R,F,A)*

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Other/ Miscellaneous Chemicals
These are other chemicals/ substances/ process with a usage ban.
Chemicals
12767-90- Borate, zinc salt Textile No intentional use 1000 ppm Acid digestion, ICP
7 Leather No intentional use 1000 ppm
(R,F,A)*
Borate, zinc salt can be used as a flame retardant but also in paints, pigments, and adhesives.
80-05-7 Bisphenol A Textile No intentional use 100 ppm Solvent extraction, LC

Leather No intentional use 100 ppm MS/MS, GC MS
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a precursor chemical used along with other chemicals to create some plastics and resins. It is commonly used to
harden plastics.
62-56-6 Thiourea Textile No intentional use 1000 ppm Solvent extraction, LC

Leather No intentional use 1000 ppm MS/MS
(R,F,A)*
Thiourea is used in many formulations to increase the solubility.
91-22-5 Quinoline Textile No intentional use 1000 ppm DIN 54231

(R,F,A)*
Contaminant of dispersing agents in disperse dyes.
14464-46- Silica (particles of Textile No intentional use No use of Sand Process due diligence, no
Blasting
1 respirable size) test method available
Leather No intentional use No use of Sand
Blasting
Polymers No intentional use No use of Sand
(R,F,A)* Blasting
Respirable particles of silica are often generate during the process of sand blasting.
111-41-1 AEEA [2-(2-aminoet Textile No intentional use 100 ppm Solvent extraction, LC
hylamino)ethanol] Leather No intentional use 100 ppm MS/MS
(R,F,A)*
AEEA is used a.o. in chelating agents, surfactants and fabric softeners.

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Perfluorinated and Polyfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs)
Durable water, oil and stain repellent finishes based on long-chain PFC’s are banned from intentional use. There are
two methods of manufacture of PFCs referred to as electrofluorination and telomerisation. PFC’s made by
the electrofluorination method have by-products associated with them called perfluoroalkyl sulphonates with the most
common being the C8 species Perfluorooctane sulphonate (PFOS). The deliberate use of any PFCs made by
electrofluorination with a chain length of C6 or above is not permitted. The detection of any PFOS analogue as where
the chain length is 6 units or longer will trigger a failure [i.e. PFHS and above]. These types of PFCs are typically used
in home textiles. PFC’s made by the telomerisation method have by-products associated with them called
perfluorocarboxylic acids with the most common being the C8 species perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). The deliberate
use of any PFCs made by telomerisation with a chain length of C8 or above is restricted. ZDHC plans to further
restrict the use of PFCs in future revisions and details can be found in the candidate list is not permitted. The
detection of any PFOA analogue as where the chain length is 8 units or longer will trigger a failure (i.e. PFOA and
above). These types of PFCs are typically used in clothing and footwear.
PFOA and PFOS may be present as unintended by-products in long-chain commercial water, oil and stain repellent
agents. PFOA also may be in used in the production for polymers like polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
Chemicals
Multiple Perfluorooctane Textile No intentional use Sum = 2 ppm LC-MS

sulfonate (PFOS) Leather No intentional use Sum = 2 ppm
and related Polymers No intentional use Sum = 2 ppm
substances (R,F,A)*
Multiple Perfluorooctanoic Textile No intentional use PFOA = 25 ppb PFOA- LC-MS

related substances =
acid (PFOA) and
1000 ppb
related substances
Leather No intentional use PFOA = 25 ppb PFOA-
related substances =
1000 ppb
Polymers No intentional use PFOA = 25 ppb PFOA-
(R,F,A)* related substances =
1000 ppb

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Phthalates – including all other esters of ortho-phthalic acid
Esters of ortho-phthalic acid (phthalates) are a class of organic compounds commonly added to plastics to increase
flexibility. They sometimes are used to facilitate moulding of plastic by decreasing its melting temperature. Phthalates
can be found in:
- Flexible plastic components (e.g. PVC)
- Print pastes
- Adhesives
- Plastic buttons
- Plastic sleevings
- Polymeric coatings
Chemicals
117-84-0 Di-n-octyl Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
phthalate(DNOP)5
250 ppm
(R,F,A)* 250 ppm
117-82-8 Bis(2-methoxyethyl) Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
phthalate (DMEP)5
250 ppm
(R,F,A)* 250 ppm
26761-40- Di-iso-decyl Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
0 phthalate(DIDP)5
250 ppm
(R,F,A)* 250 ppm
117-81-7 Di(ethylhexyl) Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
phthalate(DEHP)5
250 ppm
(R,F,A)* 250 ppm
28553-12- Di-isononyl Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
0 phthalate(DINP)5
250 ppm
(R,F,A)* 250 ppm
84-75-3 Di-n-hexyl Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
phthalate(DnHP)5
250 ppm
(R,F,A)* 250 ppm

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Chemicals
85-68-7 Butyl benzyl Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
phthalate(BBP)5
250 ppm
(R,F,A)* 250 ppm
84-74-2 Dibutyl phthalate Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
(DBP)5
250 ppm
(R,F,A)* 250 ppm
84-76-4 Dinonyl phthalate Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
(DNP)5
250 ppm
(R,F,A)* 250 ppm
84-66-2 Diethyl phthalate Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
(DEP)5
250 ppm
(R,F,A)* 250 ppm
131-16-8 Di-n-propyl Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
phthalate(DPRP)5
250 ppm
(R,F,A)* 250 ppm
84-61-7 Di-cyclohexyl Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
phthalate(DCHP)5
250 ppm
(R,F,A)* 250 ppm
84-69-5 Di-isobutyl Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
phthalate(DIBP)5
250 ppm
(R,F,A)* 250 ppm
27554-26- Di-iso-octyl Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
3 phthalate(DIOP)5
250 ppm
(R,F,A)* 250 ppm

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Chemicals
68515-42- 1,2-benzenedicarbo Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
4/ xylic acid, di-C7-11
68515-50- branched and Leather No intentional use Sum of substances5 =
4 liearalkyl esters 250 ppm
(DHNUP)5 Polymers No intentional use Sum of substances5 =

(R,F,A)* 250 ppm
71888-89- 1,2-benzenedicarbo Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
6/ xylic acid, di-C6-8
84777-06- branched and Leather No intentional use Sum of substances5 =
0 liearalkyl esters , 250 ppm
C7-rich (DIHP)5 Polymers No intentional use Sum of substances5 =

(R,F,A)* 250 ppm
605-50-5 Diisopentylphthalate Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
s5
250 ppm
(R,F,A)* 250 ppm
131-18-0 Di-n- Textile No intentional use Sum of substances5 = GC-MS

250 ppm
pentylphthalates5
250 ppm
(R,F,A)* 250 ppm

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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Oil containing PAHs are added to rubber and plastics as a softener or extender and may be found in rubber, plastics,
lacquers, and coatings. Within the footwear producing industry, PAHs are often found in the outsoles of footwear and
in printing pastes for screen prints. PAHs can be present as impurities in carbon black dyestuffs.
Chemicals
50-32-8 Benzo[a]pyrene Textile No intentional use 20 ppm GC-MS

(R,F,A)*
129-00-0 Pyrene3,4 Textile No intentional use Sum of substances3 = GC-MS

200 ppm
200 ppm
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
191-24-2 Textile No intentional use Sum of substances3 = GC-MS

200 ppm
3,4 200 ppm
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
205-82-3 Benzo[j]fluoranthen Textile No intentional use Sum of substances3 = GC-MS

200 ppm
e3,4
200 ppm
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
120-12-7 Anthracene3,4 Textile No intentional use Sum of substances3 = GC-MS

200 ppm
200 ppm
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
193-39-5 Indeno[1,2,3-cd]pyr Textile No intentional use Sum of substances3 = GC-MS

200 ppm
ene3,4
200 ppm
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
192-97-2 Benzo[e]pyrene3,4 Textile No intentional use Sum of substances3 = GC-MS

200 ppm
200 ppm
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
205-99-2 Benzo[b]fluoranthen Textile No intentional use Sum of substances3 = GC-MS

200 ppm
e3,4
200 ppm
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*

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Chemicals
207-08-9 Benzo[k]fluoranthen Textile No intentional use Sum of substances3 = GC-MS

200 ppm
e3,4
200 ppm
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
206-44-0 Fluoranthene3,4 Textile No intentional use Sum of substances3 = GC-MS

200 ppm
200 ppm
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
208-96-8 Acenaphthylene3,4 Textile No intentional use Sum of substances3 = GC-MS

200 ppm
200 ppm
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
53-70-3 Dibenz[a,h]anthrace Textile No intentional use Sum of substances3 = GC-MS

200 ppm
ne3,4
200 ppm
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
218-01-9 Chrysene3,4 Textile No intentional use Sum of substances3 = GC-MS

200 ppm
200 ppm
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
85-01-8 Phenanthrene3,4 Textile No intentional use Sum of substances3 = GC-MS

200 ppm
200 ppm
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
83-32-9 Acenaphthene3,4 Textile No intentional use Sum of substances3 = GC-MS

200 ppm
200 ppm
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
86-73-7 Fluorene3,4 Textile No intentional use Sum of substances3 = GC-MS

200 ppm
200 ppm
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*

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Chemicals
91-20-3 Naphthalene3 Textile No intentional use Sum of substances3 = GC-MS

200 ppm
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
56-55-3 Textile No intentional use Sum of substances3 = GC-MS

200 ppm
3,4 200 ppm
Polymers No Limit
(R,F,A)*
Total Heavy Metals

Listed metals are banned from intentional use in textile manufacturing/ finishing unless stated differently.
The total heavy metal limits do not apply to products containing a listed metal as an inherent compositional part (e.g.
metal-complex colorants, the double salts of certain cationic colourants or extenders like barium sulfate). In these
cases, the extractable content of the corresponding metal has to be considered. Alternatively, the total content will be
communicated to the customers, who will determine whether their final product will comply with the corresponding
RSL(s) requirements.
Although typically associated with leather tanning, chromium VI also may be used in the dyeing of wool (after the
chroming process).
Chemicals
7440-38-2 Arsenic (As) Textile No intentional use 50 ppm Inductively coupled plasma-
Leather No intentional use 50 ppm optical emission
spectrometry (ICP-OES),
(R,F,A)* atomic absorption
spectroscopy (AAS)
7440-43-9 Cadmium (Cd) Textile No intentional use 20 ppm (50 ppm for Inductively coupled plasma-
pigments)
optical emission
Leather No intentional use 20 ppm (50 ppm for spectrometry (ICP-OES),
pigments) atomic absorption
Polymers No intentional use 20 ppm (50 ppm for spectroscopy (AAS)
(R,F,A)* pigments)
7439-97-6 Mercury (Hg) Textile No intentional use 4 ppm (25 ppm for Inductively coupled plasma-
pigments)
optical emission
Leather No intentional use 4 ppm (25 ppm for spectrometry (ICP-OES),
pigments) atomic absorption
Polymers No intentional use 4 ppm (25 ppm for spectroscopy (AAS)
(R,F,A)* pigments)

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Total Heavy Metals
Chemicals
7439-92-1 Lead (Pb) Textile No intentional use 100 ppm Inductively coupled plasma-
Leather No intentional use 100 ppm optical emission
spectroscopy (AAS)
18540-29- Chromium (VI) Textile No intentional use 10 ppm Inductively coupled plasma-
9 Leather No intentional use 10 ppm optical emission
spectroscopy (AAS)
7440-36-0 Antimony Textile No intentional use Dye 50/ Pigment 250 Acid digestion, ICP
ppm
Leather No intentional use Dye 50/ Pigment 250
ppm
Polymers No intentional use Dye 50/ Pigment 250
(R,F,A)* ppm
7440-47-3 Chromium Textile No intentional use Dyes and Pigments 100 Acid digestion, ICP
ppm
Leather No intentional use Dyes and Pigments 100
ppm
Polymers No intentional use Dyes and Pigments 100
(R,F,A)* ppm
7440-39-3 Barium Textile No intentional use Dyes and Pigments 100 Acid digestion, ICP
ppm
Leather No intentional use Dyes and Pigments 100
ppm
Polymers No intentional use Dyes and Pigments 100
(R,F,A)* ppm
7782-49-2 Selenium Textile No intentional use Dyes 20/ pigments 100 Acid digestion, ICP
ppm
Leather No intentional use Dyes 20/ pigments 100
ppm
Polymers No intentional use Dyes 20/ pigments 100
(R,F,A)* ppm
7440-31-5 Tin Textile No intentional use Dyes 250 ppm Acid digestion, ICP
Leather No intentional use Dyes 250 ppm
Polymers No intentional use Dyes 250 ppm
(R,F,A)*
7440-02-0 Nickel Textile No intentional use Dyes 250 ppm Acid digestion, ICP
(R,F,A)*

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Total Heavy Metals
Chemicals
7440-50-8 Copper Textile No intentional use Dyes 250 ppm Acid digestion, ICP
(R,F,A)*
7440-48-4 Cobalt Textile No intentional use Dyes 500 ppm Acid digestion, ICP
(R,F,A)*
7440-22-4 Silver Textile No intentional use Dyes 100 ppm Acid digestion, ICP
(R,F,A)*

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UV absorbers
These are frequently used in formulations to be stable to the influences of light and UV
Chemicals
36437-37- 2-(2H-benzotriazol- Textile No intentional use 1000 ppm Solvent extraction, LC

3 2-yl)-4-(tert- Leather No intentional use 1000 ppm MS/MS, GC MS
butyl)-6-(sec- butyl) Polymers No intentional use 1000 ppm
phenol (UV-350) (R,F,A)*
3846-71-7 2-benzotriazol-2-yl- Textile No intentional use 1000 ppm Solvent extraction, LC

4,6-di-tert- Leather No intentional use 1000 ppm MS/MS, GC MS
butylphenol Polymers No intentional use 1000 ppm
(UV-320) (R,F,A)*
3864-99-1 2,4-Di-tert-butyl-6-(5 Textile No intentional use 1000 ppm Solvent extraction, LC

-chlorobenzotriazole Leather No intentional use 1000 ppm MS/MS, GC MS
-2-yl) phenol Polymers No intentional use 1000 ppm
(UV-327) (R,F,A)*
25973-55- 2-(2H-benzotriazol- Textile No intentional use 1000 ppm Solvent extraction, LC

1 2-yl)-4,6-ditertpentyl Leather No intentional use 1000 ppm MS/MS, GC MS
phenol (UV-328) Polymers No intentional use 1000 ppm
(R,F,A)*

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Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
These Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) should not be used in textile auxiliary chemical preparations. They are
associated with solvent-based processes like solvent-based polyurethane coatings and glues/ adhesives. They
should not be used for any kind of facility cleaning or spot cleaning.
Chemicals
71-43-2 Benzene Textile No intentional use 50 ppm GC-MS

(R,F,A)*
95-48-7 o-cresol Textile No intentional use 500 ppm GC-MS

(R,F,A)*
106-44-5 p-cresol Textile No intentional use 500 ppm GC-MS

(R,F,A)*
1330-20-7 Xylene Textile No intentional use 500 ppm GC-MS

(R,F,A)*
108-39-4 m-cresol Textile No intentional use 500 ppm GC-MS

(R,F,A)*

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Chapter 2 Candidate List
(Free) Analine
Used for indigo and to manufacture AZO Dyes (especially the leather dyes).
Cas No Substance Intent
62-53-3 (Free) Aniline High levels of free aniline can be encountered in some indigo dye formulations. In
Version 3 of the ZDHC MRSL it is intended to place restrictions on the maximum
permitted levels of free aniline in indigo dye formulations. Studies on levels of free
aniline in currently available liquid and powder formulations and determination of
safe levels of aniline for workers are required to determine appropriate levels.
ADCA
ADCA is used as a foaming/ blowing agent for rubber applications.
123-77-3 Diazene-1,2-dicarbo It is intended to restrict ADCA in Version 3 of the ZDHC MRSL. Additionally, a
xamide [C,C`-azodi( wider appraisal of foaming/blowing agents and vulcanisation accelerators will be
formamide), ADCA] conducted and further chemicals may be included at that time.

Version 2.0 Mar 2020 (All rights reserved) - Chapter 2: Candidate List
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Cyclic Siloxanes
541-02-6 D5 These silicones are known contaminants in silicone formulation, the industry is
currently reviewing the impact on silicone polymers. ZDHC will assess restrictions
for the next update.
Dimethylfumarate
624-49-7 Dimethylfumarate DMFu must not be deliberately used in any formulations. It is intended to publish
(DMFu) details of a universally agreed, robust test method and maximum allowable limit in
version 3 of the MRSL. It should be noted that DMFu remains illegal in articles
placed on the EU market above 0.1 ppm so testing for DMfu in formulations using
methods currently recommended by laboratories is strongly advised, with any
detections resulting in an investigation into deliberate use at all stages in the
supply chain.

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Green dye
129-73-7 C.I. Basic Green 4 Research needs to be conducted on alternative green dyes or green recipe
leuco base formulations to establish if this can be restricted without affecting product/ colour
choices. Application using techniques such as gel-dyeing are unlikely to be
restricted.
Flame Retardants
Flame retardant chemicals are rarely used to meet flammability requirements in children’s clothing and adult
products.
25155-23- Trixylyl phosphate Certain phosphate flame retardants will be assessed for restrictions for the next
1 (TXP) ZDHC MRSL Update.
78-30-8 Tri-o-cresyl Certain phosphate flame retardants will be assessed for restrictions for the next
phosphate ZDHC MRSL Update.
512-56-1 Trimethyl phosphate Certain phosphate flame retardants will be assessed for restrictions for the next
ZDHC MRSL Update.

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Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde has many uses in printing, interlinings, stiffeners, etc.
50-00-0 Formaldehyde The deliberate use of formaldehyde or inclusion of formaldehyde in formulations is

not permitted. In Version 3 of the ZDHC MRSL it is intended to place restrictions on
the maximum permitted levels of formaldehyde in formulations. The use, presence
and generation of formaldehyde is a complex subject and studies are required to
determine appropriate levels.
Perfluorinated and Polyfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs)

Used as water repellent, stain repellent and in certain cases to improve the colour fastness properties.
Multiple PFCs (excluding C8 PFCs are currently restricted in Version 1.1 of the ZDHC MRSL. In Version 3 of
current restrictions) the ZDHC MRSL it is intended to ban the deliberate use of all functional finishes
based on PFC's except for anticipated derogations under EU law, such as
protective articles where the highest levels of repellency are required to safeguard
the user. In signaling this forthcoming restriction it is expected that wet processors
plan to take no new deliveries of PFC-containing formulations after the publication
of ZDHC MRSL Version 3.

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Phenol
Phenol is not deliberately used in textiles or footwear but trace amounts of phenol can be found in many chemical
formulations.
108-95-2 Phenol ZDHC is looking for safe limits for phenol as a contaminant in textile chemical
formulations.
Solvents
There are many uses for solvents from adhesives, coated textiles, prints, etc.
1589-47-5 2-methoxypropanol In Version 3 of the ZDHC MRSL it is intended to place restrictions on certain
solvents with certain specific hazardous properties (e.g. CMR's). The restrictions
are likely to apply to the inclusion of such solvents in formulations for use by wet
processors and product assembly factories - and deliberate use of neat solvents in
those facilities. Studies on usage patterns, exposure controls, safer alternatives
and the potential effects of restrictions are necessary before restrictions can be
proposed. Any potential ZDHC MRSL limits will need to be established
collaboratively with groups who are working in parallel to study solvents in relation
to workplace safety, air emissions, RSL compliance and downstream concerns.
108-88-3 Toluene In Version 3 of the ZDHC MRSL it is intended to place restrictions on certain
67-56-1 Methanol In Version 3 of the ZDHC MRSL it is intended to place restrictions on certain
100-41-4 Ethylbenzene In Version 3 of the ZDHC MRSL it is intended to place restrictions on certain

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111-77-3 2-(2-methoxyethoxy In Version 3 of the ZDHC MRSL it is intended to place restrictions on certain
)-ethanol solvents with certain specific hazardous properties (e.g. CMR's). The restrictions
872-50-4 N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolid With the exception of textile and leather coating processes, where no viable
one; 1-methyl-2-pyrr alternative solvent is currently available, the deliberate use of NMP, DMAC and
olidone (NMP) DMFa should be avoided and their presence in all formulations carefully monitored
to ensure compliance with product RSLs and the EU regulation for CMR chemicals,
2018/1513. It is intended to publish limits for maximum allowable limits in Version 3
of the ZDHC MRSL.
68-12-2 Dimethyl With the exception of textile and leather coating processes, where no viable
formamide; N,N- alternative solvent is currently available, the deliberate use of NMP, DMAC and
dimethylformamide DMFa should be avoided and their presence in all formulations carefully monitored
(DMFa) to ensure compliance with product RSLs and the EU regulation for CMR chemicals,
of the ZDHC MRSL.
127-19-5 N,N- With the exception of textile and leather coating processes, where no viable
dimethylacetamide alternative solvent is currently available, the deliberate use of NMP, DMAC and
(DMAC) DMFa should be avoided and their presence in all formulations carefully monitored
to ensure compliance with product RSLs and the EU regulation for CMR chemicals,
of the ZDHC MRSL.

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Total Heavy Metals
Besides in dyes and pigments, metals are used as raw material for trims and other components.
Multiple Metals (Non -dye In Version 3 of the ZDHC MRSL it is intended to place restrictions on the maximum
/pigment) permitted levels of certain metals in (non-dye/pigment) formulations. Studies on
usage patterns of metal containing chemicals and formulations and the potential
effect of restrictions are required to determine appropriate levels and any possible
derogations.

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Cas No Substance General Techniques for Analysing Chemicals

Most of these substances are regulated and should no longer be used for the dyeing of textiles.
60-11-7 C I Solvent yellow 2

81-88-9 D&C Red No. 19
842-07-9 C.I. Solvent yellow
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Other/Misceleanous Chemicals
Dye
2465-27-2 Auramine
hydrochloride
Solvents
In the past, it was used to make several types of polymers, resins, and textiles, but its use is now highly restricted.
542-88-1 Bis(chloromethyl)
ether
FOOTNOTES:
*R,F,A refers to Rubber, Foams and Adhesives
"Sum of substances1 =" means the limit refers to the sum of all the substances with the same number

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Textile and Footwear Industry

ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL)

ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL)

ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL)

5.1 Chapter 1: ZDHC MRSL

Group A: Supplier Guidance

Group B: Formulation Limit

5.2 Chapter 2: ZDHC MRSL Candidate List

5.3 Chapter 3: ZDHC Archived Substances

5.4 Process for ZDHC MRSL Revision

ZDHC MRSL Update Principles and Procedures

5.5 Transition Period

ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL)

Alkylphenol (AP) and Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APEOs): including all isomers

ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL)

ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL)

85535-84- Short-chain Textile No intentional use 50 ppm prEN ISO 22699-2

ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL)

Chlorobenzenes and Chlorotoluenes

95-50-1 1,2-dichlorobenzene Textile No intentional use 500 ppm GC-MS

ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL)

ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL)

ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL)

Dyes – Azo (Forming Restricted Amines)

101-80-4 4,4-oxydianiline Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

101-14-4 4,4-methylene-bis-( Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

119-90-4 3,3-dimethoxylbenzi Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

101-77-9 4,4-methylenedianili Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

106-47-8 4-chloroaniline Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL)

119-93-7 3,3-dimethylbenzidi Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

120-71-8 6-methoxy-m- Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

139-65-1 4,4-thiodianiline Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

60-09-3 4-aminoazobenzene Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

137-17-7 2,4,5-trimethylanilin Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

90-04-0 o-anisidine Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

838-88-0 4,4-methylenedi-o- Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

91-94-1 3,'3-dichlorobenzidi Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

615-05-4 4-methoxy-m- Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

87-62-7 2,6-xylidine Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

91-59-8 2-naphthylamine Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL)

95-53-4 o-toluidine Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

92-87-5 Benzidine Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

95-69-2 4-chloro-o-toluidine Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

92-67-1 4-aminodiphenyl Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

95-80-7 4-methyl-m- Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

95-68-1 2,4-xylidine Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

97-56-3 o-aminoazotoluene Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

99-55-8 5-nitro-o-toluidine Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

553-00-4 2-Naphthylammoniu Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

3165-93-3 4-chloro-o- Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

39156-41- 4-methoxy-m- Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL)

21436-97- 2,4,5-trimethylanilin Textile No intentional use 150 ppm LC, GC

Dyes – Carcinogenic or Equivalent Concern

ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL)

ZDHC Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC MRSL)

12236-29- Disperse Yellow 39 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm LC

23355-64- Disperse Brown 1 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm LC

119-15-3 Disperse Yellow 1 Textile No intentional use 250 ppm LC